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Tartan of the 43 Commando (Fleet Protection) Group Royal Marines
Red Cross
The Red Cross on white background was the original protection symbol declared at the 1864 Geneva Convention.
Eye of Horus
The Eye of Horus is an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, royal power and good health.
Red Crystal
Because of the controversy over Israel's national society Magen David Adom and a number of other disputes, the introduction of an additional neutral protection symbol had been under discussion for a …
RUDRAKSHA
Rudraksha is a seed used as a bead for offering prayers to Lord Shiva in Hinduism. The seeds are worn as a necklace (mala) for protection. People also chant the ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ mantra with the bea…
Veldismagn
Veldismagn is an Icelandic magical Bind Rune that is used to grant the wearer with protection against evil, and luck in having good health.
Fuse
In electronics and electrical engineering, a fuse (from the French fuser, Italian fuso, "spindle") is a type of low resistance resistor that acts as a sacrificial device to provide overcurrent protec…
NFPA 704 warning sign
The US-based National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has a standard NFPA 704 using a diamond with four colored sections each with a number indicating severity 0—4 (0 for no hazard, 4 indicates a …
Gmail Logo
Gmail is a free email service provided by Google. It allows users to send and receive emails, as well as organize their inbox with labels, filters, and categories. Gmail also includes features such a…
Coat of arms of Kenya
The coat of arms of Kenya features two lions, a symbol of protection, holding spears and a traditional East African shield. The shield and spears symbolize unity and defense of freedom. The shield co…
Rosahringur minni
A lesser circle of protection.
Varnarstafur Valdemars
Valdemar's Protection Stave; increases favor and happiness.
Vatnahlífir
Protection against drowning.
The Hope Symbol – The 8 Pointed Star Symbol
The 8 pointed star symbolizes hope and guidance. A circle around other Native American symbols signifies protection.
The Celtic Shield
The Celtic shield is often used to ward off evil spirits, and also for protection.
Hamsa
The hamsa (Arabic: خمسة‎ khomsah, also romanized khamsa, meaning lit. "five") is a palm-shaped amulet popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa, and commonly used in jewelry and wall hangin…
Fire Extinguisher
A fire extinguisher, flame extinguisher, or simply an extinguisher, is an active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations.
Garlic
Garlic is not popular with many people, since it possesses a rather pungent aroma that can linger around long after its preparation. This smell, however, is one of the primary factors behind garlic’s…
Red Lion with Sun
From 1924 to 1980, Iran used a Red Lion with Sun symbol for its national society, the Red Lion and Sun Society, based on the flag and emblem of the Qajar Dynasty.
Malachite
Like many gemstones, malachite possesses a number of different symbolic meanings.
Angurgapi
Carved on the ends of barrels to prevent leaking.
Seal of Enneutrū'ū Kí
An enclosed eight pointed stars with alchemical symbols inside of it, along with Hebrew inscriptions.
Choku Rei (Reiki)
The Reiki Power symbol (Choku Rei is pronounced: "Cho-Koo-Ray") "Place the power of the universe here".
Seal of Enneutrū’ū Kí
An octagram inside of a circled dot with alchemical & astrological inscriptions in it.

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